Lonely Planet : un guide de référence, à la fois pratique et culturel, pour découvrir le Pérou

Toutes les informations pour organiser sa visite à Machu Picchu : les différents chemins pour s'y rendre, des plans détaillés du complexe archéologique, des renseignements pratiques pour réserver ses billets ou se loger, entre autres.

Un aperçu des sites incontournables et des meilleures expériences sur place : Machu Picchu, le lac Titicaca, la Cordillera Blanca, Arequipa, le Parque Nacional de Manu, Cuzco, les lignes de Nazca...

Toutes les informations pratiques pour préparer son séjour et éviter les casse-tête : les moyens de transport, l'hébergement pour tous les budgets, la sécurité, les conseils pour bien dépenser son argent...

Des chapitres consacrés aux voyages en famille, à la cuisine locale, aux activités en plein air (trekking et randonnée, escalade, rafting et kayak, surf, baignade, VTT, plongée)...

Ce guide couvre la totalité du territoire péruvien, ainsi que certaines régions frontalières des pays limitrophes, comme le côté bolivien du lac Titicaca (avec par exemple des suggestions d'excursions possibles depuis la ville de Copacabana).

Un chapitre consacré à la province de Chachapoyas, au nord du pays.

Des focus sur l'histoire du pays et la culture péruvienne.

De nombreuses idées d'itinéraires et de parcours pour aider le voyageur à profiter un maximum de son séjour.

Pérou

Pour cette nouvelle édition, le chapitre sur Machu Picchu a été encore enrichi : comment se procurer des billets, les meilleures saisons pour s'y rendre, les chemins alternatifs, un plan détaillé du complexe archéologique, entre autres. Toutes les informations pratiques pour préparer son séjour et éviter les casse-tête : les moyens de transport (avec des tableaux plus clairs et améliorés pour les horaires des bus), l'hébergement pour tous les budgets, la sécurité, les conseils pour bien dépenser son argent… Un chapitre consacré à la province de Chachapoyas, au nord du pays. Ce guide couvre la totalité du territoire péruvien, ainsi que certaines régions frontalières des pays limitrophes, comme le côté bolivien du lac Titicaca (avec par exemple des suggestions d'excursions possibles depuis la ville de Copacabana). Des cartes revues et améliorées pour être autonome dans ses déplacements.

Lonely Planet Pérou

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. Lonely Planet Peru is a good practical guide for independent travelers, whether they plan to explore Peru by dugout canoe, train, bus, or foot. Highlights include 64 maps of regions, towns, and historical sites; extensive background on archaeological sites; advice on food and accommodations for every budget; a useful history section ranging from pre-Inca cultures to modern; helpful hints on outdoor activities; and a traveler's Spanish section. Intriguing sidebars provide details on topics such as Inca Trail tours, fiestas, and folklore about Lake Titicaca, human sacrifice in the Andes, archaeology around Paracas, a week on the Amazon, and the Shipibo Indians, as well as their handicrafts. --Kathryn True

Lonely Planet Perou

#1 best-selling guide to Peru* Lonely Planet Peru is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the spectacle of Machu Picchu at sunrise, treat your taste buds to Lima's famous ceviche, or try to solve the mystery of the Nazca Lines; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Peru and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Peru Travel Guide:Color maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interestsInsider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, religion, sports, landscapes, wildlife, food, drink, and moreOver 70 color local mapsUseful features - including Travel with Children, Trekking the Inca Trail, and Peru OutdoorsCoverage of North Coast, Amazon Basin, Northern Highlands, Huaraz, the Cordilleras, Central Highlands, Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, South Coast, Arequipa, Canyon Country, Lake Titicaca, and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Peru, our most comprehensive guide to Peru, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.Looking for just the highlights of Peru? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover Peru, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Carolyn McCarthy, Carolina A Miranda, Kevin Raub, Brendan Sainsbury, and Luke Waterson.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Bestselling guide to Peru Source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA, September 2011 to August 2012.

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